King's Island
Limerick
Visit King's Island
Popular places to visit
King John's Castle
The exciting tales of battle and siege come to life within this beautifully preserved Norman castle in the heart of historic Limerick.
St. Mary's Cathedral
Admire the magnificent medieval architecture of this cathedral and find out about its former life as a palace on the riverfront of historic Limerick.
Thomond Park
Watch a local soccer match, attend a concert, check out an exhibition or cheer on the Munster Rugby Club on their home turf at this modern stadium.
O'Connell Street
Learn about the local history of Limerick when you spend time at O'Connell Street. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
People's Park
Explore the great outdoors at People's Park, a lovely green space in Limerick. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Hunt Museum
Explore the exhibition halls of this grand Georgian museum and find a vast collection of historic artifacts and exquisite pieces of art.
Things to do
Skip the Line: Bunratty Castle and Folk Park Admission Ticket
Medieval Limerick Exploration Game and Tour
Cliffs of Moher Private Tour from Killarney
2 Day's Private Tour from Dublin to West of Ireland
Top hotels in King's Island
Absolute Hotel Limerick
Rooms are bigger than you'd usually get. Small gym, but has enough equipment to do a proper workout. Very nice food, and absolutely lovely staff.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
The George Limerick Hotel
Just great
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Park Inn by Radisson Shannon Airport
The room was very clean. The staff were very friendly.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
The Savoy Hotel
Room spotless.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Dromoland Castle
Fantastic stay. Every little detail was perfect, from the upkeep and condition of the Castle to the impeccable service. Thank you.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Limerick Strand Hotel
Clean room, friendly staff and great location. The room had all the basics and was clean and comfortable. Check-in was simple as was access so no complaints here. We will see you again when we return to Limerick in a weeks time 😊
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around King's Island
Medieval Quarter
Medieval Quarter is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by King John's Castle and Limerick Museum while in the area.
Limerick City Centre
Limerick City Centre is known for its fantastic nightlife, and with sights like Arthur's Quay Park and O'Connell Street, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Limerick.
Newton Perry
While visiting Newton Perry, you might make a stop by sights like O'Connell Street and Limerick City Gallery of Art.
Mount Kennet
While there might not be top attractions in Mount Kennet, you can explore the larger area and discover places like O'Connell Street and Arthur's Quay Park.
Coolraine
While Coolraine isn't home to many top sights, Gaelic Grounds and Thomond Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Kilrush
While Kilrush may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Gaelic Grounds and Thomond Park.
